Astros GM reveals latest timeline for return of Kyle Tucker
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21 August 2024
King Tuck is progressing nicely. Composite image by Brandon Strange.
Houston Astros GM Dana Brown joined the team's flagship station on Wednesday and discussed the progress Kyle Tucker is making in his recovery.
Brown said Tucker is improving, and even “hitting balls in the upper deck” during batting practice.
Dana hopes that Tucker will be back after Labor Day at some point during the first week of September.
“I really feel he can get back this first week in September. I think he's a lot closer than we think,” said Brown.
When looking at the September schedule, the Astros begin a series against the Reds in Cincinnati on Labor Day (Sept 2).
If Brown's prediction is correct, Tucker could be back with the team in Houston for a three-game series against the Diamondbacks that starts on Friday, September 6.
After that, Houston finishes the regular season against the A's, Angels, Padres, Angels again, Mariners, and Guardians.
The 'Stros are currently leading the AL West by five games over the Mariners.
It’s starting to look like the Astros knew exactly what they were doing.
What once felt like a risky move is quickly shaping up to be a win for Houston — and maybe a defining pivot point for the franchise. In this episode, we dig into how the Astros may actually be better off in the wake of the Kyle Tucker trade, thanks to a new wave of production and smart roster-building.
Cam Smith continues to rise with another eye-catching performance, launching two home runs and making the case that he’s already ahead of schedule. Meanwhile, Isaac Paredes has quietly emerged as a legitimate successor to Alex Bregman, offering power and presence in the infield.
And while Jeremy Peña wasn’t part of the Tucker deal, his 2024 resurgence adds even more fuel to the argument that this team is thriving — not surviving. The Astros aren’t just plugging holes. They’re planning for what’s next.
We also look at the bigger picture: What if Houston had moved on earlier from other aging or underperforming stars? Could they have been ahead of the curve even sooner?
So who’s really winning this breakup — the Astros or Kyle Tucker? We break it all down.
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